In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the rise in COVID-19 cases, guidance for reproductive care, and why laughter makes for good leaders. Sources in this episode: A Rise in COVID-19 Cases -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/omicron-ba-4,-ba-5-surge-causes-spike-in-sick-leav EMTALA Guidance -- https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/reinforcement-emtala-obligations-specific-patients-who-are-pregnant-or-are-experiencing-pregnancy-0?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-07-14&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFm5JJTtKMKLMcg9dxlSpu6MIbSibrXcINrTwG7Je7a0Zv4YNox41oJyrt8OBlqqXBy4efT4u2ZVOHkD8dJP2dFSe2RdVS7c2bXOcQg9OrqQ President Biden’s Executive Order on reproductive health -- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/08/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-sign-executive-order-protecting-access-to-reproductive-health-care-services/?utm_source=nl-gov-ed-washington-connection-2022-07-14&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=government-affairs&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFm5JJTq6TD4zp8eJfJCv7-TGBhGgJLvD392rq8poBMLZC6NoJn_jQWFl2rlUWf29xrnNwvs5DAh0anHmX7zldLXqEcp6DvjYEYfP8sBRkMg Why Laughter Makes for Better Leaders --https://mgma.com/practice-resources/human-resources/laughing-your-way-to-the-top-why-humor-is-vital-in?utm_source=nl-corp-ch-insights-newsletter-2022-07-12&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general-communications&mkt_tok=MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGFkdop02heFDbKCzjKzpamc4gS6ffgsqW3GEe0uErIJwRz0axNU4qx8VhD8iPNytWCT0U0q-5bM9Ev1Hnw-BPZxHLGBtgxj9Blj_egtxxieQ Additional resources: To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy. If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550 or visit www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mgma-stat-overview. Keep up with the latest industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter. Listen to our podcasts at www.mgma.com/listen. Join us at the MPE: Leaders Conference in Boston, Oct. 9-12. To register or learn more go to mgma.com/events/medical-pract…e-leaders-conference If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com.